October Monthly Diversity and Inclusivity Information

🩶October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is a time to celebrate inclusion, understanding, and the incredible individuals in our
community with Down syndrome. Across Utah and the nation, people are coming together
to raise awareness, share stories, and promote acceptance for all.

✪ Community Event: Salt Lake Metro Mighty Steps EXTRAvaganza ✪

Date: October 25, 2025
📅Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 🗺Location: Elizabeth Academy, 2870 Connor Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Join the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation for the Mighty Steps EXTRAvaganza! This family-friendly event celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and brings our community together for fun, connection, and awareness.

✅Register or learn more:

Here

🏠Community Resources

Utah Down Syndrome Foundation (UDSF)

🕸Website: www.udsf.org

📱 Follow UDSF on social media:

Instagram & Facebook: @Udsfoundation

These organizations provide valuable support, education, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

📚Books to Read at Home

All titles available through the Salt Lake County Library and are perfect for starting meaningful conversations about inclusion, kindness, and understanding. 

• All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability
By Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison

• My Friend Has Down Syndrome
By Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

• My Friend Has Down Syndrome
By Kaitlyn Duling

• You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
By Margaret O’Hair

📘Storytime Online

I Am a Masterpiece! An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome
Written by: Mia Armstrong
📺 Watch the read-aloud here:

💡Highlights of People with Down Syndrome

Charlie French
🎨Medium: Abstract paintings
charliefrenchfineart.com

Sevy Marie Eicher
🎨 Medium: Abstract art
📱 View her artwork on Instagram

Jijo Das
🎨 Medium: Artist and Illustrator
💻https://artofmyoptimus.com

Mia Rodriguez
🎨 Medium: Singer and Advocate
📺 Watch on YouTube:here

Kayla McKeon
🧍 Role: First registered lobbyist with Down syndrome
📺 Watch her story: here 

🙌 Celebrate Inclusion All Month Long

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the unique strengths,
abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. Whether you attend a
community event, share resources online, or read a book with your family — every act of
awareness helps build a more inclusive world.

Consider following:

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

Follow NDSS on social media:

Instagram & Facebook: @ndssorg




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